Clark County group pushing community toward worforce readiness program

Members of the Community Improvement Corporation of Clark County said Thursday they plan to push local businesses and schools to take a closer look at a program designed to help communities identify skill gaps and look for ways to improve the local workforce.

Several area agencies, including the Chamber of Greater Springfield, Clark State Community College and Ohio Means Jobs of Clark County, have been working for close to a year to certify Clark County in an ACT Work Ready program, said Amy Donahoe, director of hiring and employer services for the Chamber of Greater Springfield.

Click here for the complete article.